Labor Department offering $10,000 for new apprenticeship programs in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota Information Now) – The Division of Labor and Regulation is providing new mentorship applications funding to assist offset the preliminary start-up prices of growing new Registered Apprenticeship Packages (RAP).

In line with a press launch from the South Dakota Division of Labor & Regulation, employers, registered apprenticeship sponsors, and training or coaching suppliers are inspired to use for the Begin At this time Incentive. As much as 15 awards within the quantity of $10,000 every can be found.

“Apprenticeships give folks alternatives to expertise new jobs and develop the workforce in our high-demand profession fields,” mentioned state Labor and Regulation Secretary, Marcia Hultman. “These {dollars} will assist us develop apprenticeship applications in South Dakota.”

Registered apprenticeships present a novel mixture of structured studying with on-the-job coaching from an assigned mentor. Companies drive the curriculum and necessities to make sure the apprentice develops the precise abilities wanted.

“We’ve a pool of untapped employees, similar to youth or older employees, able to be taught new abilities,” mentioned Secretary Hultman. “Now is a good time for companies to make the most of this chance.”

Apprentices profit as they obtain coaching and begin incomes a paycheck from day one. Upon completion, a nationally acknowledged credential is earned, officers say.

Begin At this time Incentive recipients can even obtain ongoing technical help from DLR to register or develop applications with the U.S. Division of Labor and join with accessible assets to assist inclusive apprenticeships.

A letter or e-mail of intent should be submitted by June 15, 2022. Functions can be accepted by means of July 20, 2022. To obtain the applying, directions, and key issue incentives, go to StartTodaySD.com

DLR’s registered apprenticeship program is supported by the U.S. Division of Labor and fully financed with federal funds.

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